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Spending all my free time and money on crochet and crafts. Desperately trying to escape reality. Building community through free markets and tenant advocacy
Finally watched 13 ghosts. Devastated those annoying kids didn't die. Justice for Matthew Lillard and Mrs. Honey 👻
December 18, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Finally watched 13 ghosts. Devastated those annoying kids didn't die. Justice for Matthew Lillard and Mrs. Honey 👻
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The Trump administration has declared that swastikas and nooses are no longer classified as hate symbols.
November 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The Trump administration has declared that swastikas and nooses are no longer classified as hate symbols.
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At least 4,900 Minnesotans are at risk of being pushed to the streets because of Trump’s cuts to housing - children, seniors, veterans.
In Minnesota, we’ll do everything we can to stand up for our neighbors in need, but this decision will be devastating.
www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/a...
In Minnesota, we’ll do everything we can to stand up for our neighbors in need, but this decision will be devastating.
www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/a...
'A drastic cut': New HUD rules affect 1,600 beds for homeless in Northeastern Minnesota
Last week, the Trump administration said only 30% of the national Continuum of Care program’s $3.9 billion can be used for permanent housing, down from approximately 90% this year.
www.duluthnewstribune.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:40 PM
At least 4,900 Minnesotans are at risk of being pushed to the streets because of Trump’s cuts to housing - children, seniors, veterans.
In Minnesota, we’ll do everything we can to stand up for our neighbors in need, but this decision will be devastating.
www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/a...
In Minnesota, we’ll do everything we can to stand up for our neighbors in need, but this decision will be devastating.
www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/a...
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Santa Fe is now the first city to tie the minimum wage to the cost of rent.
The Santa Fe City Council voted to raise its minimum wage from $15/hr to $17.50 by 2027 — but they also added another provision.
Future increases will factor in inflation, and the price of housing.
The Santa Fe City Council voted to raise its minimum wage from $15/hr to $17.50 by 2027 — but they also added another provision.
Future increases will factor in inflation, and the price of housing.
With new ordinance, Santa Fe becomes first city to tie minimum wage to rental costs
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe City Council voted on Wednesday to raise its minimum wage from $15 an hour to $17.50 in 2027, eliciting praise from workers’ rights advocates
www.abqjournal.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Santa Fe is now the first city to tie the minimum wage to the cost of rent.
The Santa Fe City Council voted to raise its minimum wage from $15/hr to $17.50 by 2027 — but they also added another provision.
Future increases will factor in inflation, and the price of housing.
The Santa Fe City Council voted to raise its minimum wage from $15/hr to $17.50 by 2027 — but they also added another provision.
Future increases will factor in inflation, and the price of housing.
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Our city isn't doing enough to protect low-income renters. In 2023, over 80% of lower-income renters were cost burdened. That's unacceptable. We need a rent stabilization policy to ensure that renters can call Minneapolis home for generations to come. www.startribune.com/twin-cities-...
October 31, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Our city isn't doing enough to protect low-income renters. In 2023, over 80% of lower-income renters were cost burdened. That's unacceptable. We need a rent stabilization policy to ensure that renters can call Minneapolis home for generations to come. www.startribune.com/twin-cities-...
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BREAKING: A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration must fund SNAP during the government shutdown.
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6abc.com/post/judges-...
Judges order the Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown
Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Trump's administration must continue to fund SNAP, using contingency funds during the government shutdown.
6abc.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:17 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration must fund SNAP during the government shutdown.
6abc.com/post/judges-...
6abc.com/post/judges-...
Nothing ruins a good mood like seeing my parents ignorant Facebook posts. Like, sure Stacey, you're a persecuted Christian conservative and your decrepit goblin face friends all agree.
October 31, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Nothing ruins a good mood like seeing my parents ignorant Facebook posts. Like, sure Stacey, you're a persecuted Christian conservative and your decrepit goblin face friends all agree.
Learning embroidery and I didn't want to waste my practice roses. I've turned them into cute little fridge magnets 💕
October 30, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Learning embroidery and I didn't want to waste my practice roses. I've turned them into cute little fridge magnets 💕
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Bulldozing encampments is as expensive as it is ineffective. 90% of people who are living in encampments are already on waiting lists for housing. Mayor Frey's approach is to make our unhoused neighbors invisible. That’s not a solution, that’s playing politics with people's lives.
October 29, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Bulldozing encampments is as expensive as it is ineffective. 90% of people who are living in encampments are already on waiting lists for housing. Mayor Frey's approach is to make our unhoused neighbors invisible. That’s not a solution, that’s playing politics with people's lives.
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The goal is to have no encampments. But until the city funds housing-first solutions, they're inevitable. Frey's encampment sweeps don't work. He isn't solving homelessness, he's wasting valuable resources. Everyone deserves a dignified path to housing, not a fenced off sidewalk.
October 2, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The goal is to have no encampments. But until the city funds housing-first solutions, they're inevitable. Frey's encampment sweeps don't work. He isn't solving homelessness, he's wasting valuable resources. Everyone deserves a dignified path to housing, not a fenced off sidewalk.
I can't wait for Hollywood to make an immigrant+ice enemies to lovers movie. Like he has to deport her dad but it's hard for him because he loves her. she forgives him though. Then she'll lecture her dad about legal immigration and kiss him goodbye.
September 29, 2025 at 3:40 AM
I can't wait for Hollywood to make an immigrant+ice enemies to lovers movie. Like he has to deport her dad but it's hard for him because he loves her. she forgives him though. Then she'll lecture her dad about legal immigration and kiss him goodbye.
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The largest group in ICE detention is now immigrants with no criminal record, with more than 16,500 currently being held.
Don’t fall for Trump’s lies about going after the “worst of the worst.”
This was never about legal immigration. It was always about cruelty.
Don’t fall for Trump’s lies about going after the “worst of the worst.”
This was never about legal immigration. It was always about cruelty.
September 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The largest group in ICE detention is now immigrants with no criminal record, with more than 16,500 currently being held.
Don’t fall for Trump’s lies about going after the “worst of the worst.”
This was never about legal immigration. It was always about cruelty.
Don’t fall for Trump’s lies about going after the “worst of the worst.”
This was never about legal immigration. It was always about cruelty.
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Friendly reminder that can already vote early in-person!
September 27, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Friendly reminder that can already vote early in-person!
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Minneapolis needs to take a housing first approach to homelessness. Without a well-resourced, compassionate, and resident-focused approach, the conditions for violence in encampments will continue to exist. Tragedies like the one last night are completely avoidable.
September 16, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Minneapolis needs to take a housing first approach to homelessness. Without a well-resourced, compassionate, and resident-focused approach, the conditions for violence in encampments will continue to exist. Tragedies like the one last night are completely avoidable.
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Vertical Endeavors workers ratified their first contract! They just won…
- 36 hour minimum scheduled hours for full time workers
- PTO for part time workers
- an average of 16.67% in wage increases over the life of the contract
www.ufcw663.org/blog/2025/09...
- 36 hour minimum scheduled hours for full time workers
- PTO for part time workers
- an average of 16.67% in wage increases over the life of the contract
www.ufcw663.org/blog/2025/09...
Vertical Endeavors Workers Win First Union Contract - UFCW 663
Minnesota’s first unionized indoor rock climbing gym secures significant wage increases and benefits FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 17, 2025 Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN – On Thursday, September 11,…
www.ufcw663.org
September 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Kroger will lay off ~1,000 employees.
In December, it announced $7.5B in stock buybacks – which juice stock prices, enriching shareholders and boosting CEO pay.
Just so happens that Kroger's last CEO was paid 457x its typical employee in 2024.
Textbook corporate greed.
In December, it announced $7.5B in stock buybacks – which juice stock prices, enriching shareholders and boosting CEO pay.
Just so happens that Kroger's last CEO was paid 457x its typical employee in 2024.
Textbook corporate greed.
September 16, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Kroger will lay off ~1,000 employees.
In December, it announced $7.5B in stock buybacks – which juice stock prices, enriching shareholders and boosting CEO pay.
Just so happens that Kroger's last CEO was paid 457x its typical employee in 2024.
Textbook corporate greed.
In December, it announced $7.5B in stock buybacks – which juice stock prices, enriching shareholders and boosting CEO pay.
Just so happens that Kroger's last CEO was paid 457x its typical employee in 2024.
Textbook corporate greed.
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The Mayor has failed to implement the Emergency Housing Vouchers program meant to provide housing and wraparound services for 50 individuals/ 50 families experiencing chronic unsheltered homelessness.
He even proposed cutting the program entirely next year. It could have helped. 💔
He even proposed cutting the program entirely next year. It could have helped. 💔
Dear neighbor,
I am writing this update regarding the senseless acts of gun violence on Lake Street. 1/
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I am writing this update regarding the senseless acts of gun violence on Lake Street. 1/
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My Statement on the Recent Gun Violence on Lake Street
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September 17, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The Mayor has failed to implement the Emergency Housing Vouchers program meant to provide housing and wraparound services for 50 individuals/ 50 families experiencing chronic unsheltered homelessness.
He even proposed cutting the program entirely next year. It could have helped. 💔
He even proposed cutting the program entirely next year. It could have helped. 💔
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We need your help to schedule a blood drive in support of local hospitals! 40 pledges are required to secure a blood drive. You do *not* need to be a member to participate. We'll reach out with more details once we reach the threshold.
Pledge form: buff.ly/Bm2JODR
Pledge form: buff.ly/Bm2JODR
September 15, 2025 at 1:31 PM
We need your help to schedule a blood drive in support of local hospitals! 40 pledges are required to secure a blood drive. You do *not* need to be a member to participate. We'll reach out with more details once we reach the threshold.
Pledge form: buff.ly/Bm2JODR
Pledge form: buff.ly/Bm2JODR
200,000 abductions, where are they? Where are the women and children. Why are they acting as judge, jury, and executioner. Land of the free. This should be illegal.
September 14, 2025 at 2:41 PM
200,000 abductions, where are they? Where are the women and children. Why are they acting as judge, jury, and executioner. Land of the free. This should be illegal.
The right only hates being called Nazis because the Nazis lost, they'd wear the title like a badge of honor otherwise
September 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The right only hates being called Nazis because the Nazis lost, they'd wear the title like a badge of honor otherwise
I believe this is exactly what Charlie Kirk preached
September 14, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I believe this is exactly what Charlie Kirk preached
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A controversial $165 billion data center campus in New Mexico revealed numbers about its water consumption publicly for the first time. Filling up the four data centers would use 10 million gallons of water, and the ongoing consumption would be 7.2 million gallons every year.
How much water will the $165 billion data center near El Paso use? Developers unveil figures ahead of Doña Ana commissioners vote
A public meeting in Sunland Park this week was standing-room only as community members expressed concerns about the massive project, especially its planned water usage.
elpasomatters.org
September 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
A controversial $165 billion data center campus in New Mexico revealed numbers about its water consumption publicly for the first time. Filling up the four data centers would use 10 million gallons of water, and the ongoing consumption would be 7.2 million gallons every year.